Devin Bush Jr., the Michigan LB, sits at No. 14 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 26% elite, 52% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Undersized three-down linebacker with the speed and cover talent to make an easy transition to WILL linebacker as a pro.”
Physicality
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “Stat to know: Bush had 13 pass breakups over the past two seasons, tied for most in FBS among Power 5 linebackers.”
Production Context
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “I scouted his dad, Devin Bush Sr., the No.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…Undersized three-down linebacker with the speed and cover talent to make an easy transition to WILL linebacker as a pro. There will be NFL defenses who pass on Bush due to his lack of size, but his ability to play fast and free as an outside linebacker should supersede those concerns. He will miss some tackles and get engulfed by blockers at other times, but his play strength and ability to run and cover are extremel…”
“…I scouted his dad, Devin Bush Sr., the No. 26 overall pick out of Florida State in 1995. The younger Bush will go higher. Stat to know: Bush had 13 pass breakups over the past two seasons, tied for most in FBS among Power 5 linebackers.…”
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